Liverpool are pressing on with their plans to sign Alexander Isak. The Swedish striker has not travelled with Newcastle for their preseason tour to Asia - waiting behind with what has been officially

Liverpool are reportedly readying a formal approach for Alexander Isak who wants nothing but a move to Merseyside.

There was a huge twist in the Isak saga on Thursday as it emerged that he has informed Newcastle that he wants to ‘explore’ a move elsewhere this summer. This emerged after he did not travel with the rest of their squad for their pre-season training camp in Asia.

If any club has the funds to pull off this deal, it is Al Hilal. Not only are they one of the four clubs owned by Saudi Arabia’s Private Investment Fund (PIF), but they also benefit from the support of billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, who can help underwrite exceptional deals such as this one.

Liverpool Plot British Record Move for Alexander Isak Amid Newcastle RiftIn a dramatic twist to the summer transfer saga, Liverpool are poised to make a British record bid for Newcastle United